Review of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) by Mark M — 23 Jul 2009

"Why a spoon, cousin? Why not an axe?".

"Because it's dull you twit, it'll hurt more!".

This review of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) was written by Mark M on 23 Jul 2009.

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves has generally received positive reviews.

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